Vinayaka Chavithi, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in Mylavaram every year. The festival usually falls in late August and marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and symbol of wisdom. In the days leading up to the festival, the streets of Mylavaram come alive with the sound of devotional songs, the fragrance of flowers, and the sight of colorful clay idols of Lord Ganesha being sold in local markets. Many families bring home idols for worship, while community groups and youth associations install large Ganesha idols in beautifully decorated pandals across the town.
Educational institutions like LBRCE (Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering) also promote eco-friendly celebrations by distributing clay idols and plants, encouraging the use of natural materials instead of plaster idols. During the festival, devotees perform daily pujas, offer sweets like undrallu and kudumulu, and participate in cultural programs and bhajans organized at various pandals. The atmosphere is vibrant, filled with devotion and togetherness.
On the final day, the immersion procession, or “Ganesh Visarjan,” takes place with great pomp and joy. People gather to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha, singing and dancing as idols are taken to nearby water bodies for immersion. The event symbolizes the cycle of creation and dissolution, marking the end of the celebrations until the next year. Vinayaka Chavithi in Mylavaram beautifully reflects the town’s cultural unity, devotion, and growing awareness towards eco-friendly traditions.